OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Man Overboard
The first action upon seeing a person fall overboard is to:
- AShout 'man overboard', throw a flotation device, and assign someone to point continuously at the person in the water✓ Correct
- BImmediately reverse the engines
- CSend a MAYDAY before doing anything else
- DDrop the anchor
Explanation
Raise the alarm, throw buoyant gear (and a marker) to the victim immediately, and post a dedicated spotter who does nothing but point at the person so they are not lost from sight. Then maneuver to recover (Williamson or anchor turn). Losing visual contact is the greatest danger.
Authority: Seamanship; man-overboard procedures
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